National E-Mobility Mission Plan 2020
The Supreme Court has sought the response of the government on a petition that alleges the non-implementation of the… Continue reading National E-Mobility Mission Plan 2020
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[pib] APNA UREA – SonaUgle
APNA UREA – SonaUgle The Union Minister for Chemicals and Fertilizers launched the “APNA UREA – SonaUgle” brand of… Continue reading [pib] APNA UREA – SonaUgle
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF)
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has informed that telecom service providers will need to deposit all unclaimed money… Continue reading Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF)
Yada Yada Virus
A new virus detected in Australian mosquitoes has been provisionally named the Yada Yada virus (YYV). Yada Yada It is… Continue reading Yada Yada Virus
[op-ed of the day] Preventing mob lynching
Context The spate of incidents of lynching over the past few years has led to a heightened sense of insecurity… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] Preventing mob lynching
[op-ed snap] Maoist rebellion: policy fade-out, policy fade-in
Context When much is made of peace talks with rebels in Northeast India, avoidance of peace talks with Maoist rebels… Continue reading [op-ed snap] Maoist rebellion: policy fade-out, policy fade-in
Agreement to end the Bru-Reang Refugee Crisis
The Ministry of Home Affairs has presided over the signing of an agreement between Union Government, Governments of Tripura and… Continue reading Agreement to end the Bru-Reang Refugee Crisis
Women Business and the Law (WBL) Index 2020
The Women Business and the Law (WBL) 2020 index to measure the economic empowerment of women was recently published.… Continue reading Women Business and the Law (WBL) Index 2020
[pib] Assam Inland Water Transport Project
India and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of $88 million for Assam Inland Water Transport Project. Assam Inland… Continue reading [pib] Assam Inland Water Transport Project
[op-ed of the day] Let’s not muddle along on how we share natural endowments
Context Governments regulations and restrictions in the markets, believing that policies could artificially restrict either supply or demand, or both,… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] Let’s not muddle along on how we share natural endowments
[op-ed snap] Reset and reform
Context With the Indian economy caught in the middle of a socio-economic upheaval, the government needs to make its focus… Continue reading [op-ed snap] Reset and reform
Explained: What is the NIA Act, and why is Chhattisgarh challenging it?
The Chhattisgarh state govt. moved the Supreme Court against the 2008 National Investigative Agency (NIA) Act, stating it is violative… Continue reading Explained: What is the NIA Act, and why is Chhattisgarh challenging it?
Indian Origin Tamils and Sri Lanka’s Citizenship Law
Recently an MHA spokesperson wrote on Twitter that about 4.61 lakh Tamils of Indian origin were given Indian citizenship during… Continue reading Indian Origin Tamils and Sri Lanka’s Citizenship Law
Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ Indian and Japanese coast guards participated in a joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ on January 16. The aim behind ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’… Continue reading Exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’
[op-ed of the day] GST may not have been revenue-neutral
Context In theory, the shift to GST made eminent sense, yet in practice, some of these expectations have been belied.… Continue reading [op-ed of the day] GST may not have been revenue-neutral
[op-ed snap] A rough patch
Context High inflation has reduced the fiscal space available for a rate cut. RBI target of 6% breached. CPI at… Continue reading [op-ed snap] A rough patch
[op-ed snap] Not ready for school
Context The draft NEP (National Education Policy) document points out that close to five crore children currently in elementary school… Continue reading [op-ed snap] Not ready for school
Explained: Article 131, on which Kerala has based its challenge to the CAA
The Kerala government moved the Supreme Court against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act becoming the first state to challenge the law.… Continue reading Explained: Article 131, on which Kerala has based its challenge to the CAA
National Policy for the treatment of 450 ‘Rare Diseases’
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has published a national policy for the treatment of 450 ‘rare diseases’.… Continue reading National Policy for the treatment of 450 ‘Rare Diseases’
